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C1RACOFloor BoxesSTANDARDS, 1999 NATIO
C1RACOFloor BoxesSTANDARDS, 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODERACO floor boxes are ideally suitedfor heavy floor traffic applications,such as shopping malls, retail stores,banks and schools. Floor boxes areinstalled in poured concrete floorsand are fed with conduit. RACOÕsservice and three-service (power andvoice/data) floor boxes, which areavailable in cast iron, stamped steeland carpet flanges are offered inbrushed brass and textured thermoplastic in two designer colors,ivory and gray. RACO floor boxes:Are used in branch circuit wiringas receptacles for voice/dataProvide excellent protection forFloor Box FeaturesThis type of box has no means forwooden floors or used for retrofit in concrete.boxes feature:Rugged cast iron for strength and ground continuityFactory-installed ground wireoffers flexibility for power outlet Conveniently positioned conduitentries are tapped and pluggedFloor Box Featuresscrews for height and leveling adjustments to be made before the concrete is poured, and final concrete is poured. The maximumleveling adjustment is a 7¡tilt.Fully-Adjustable Floor Boxes feature:Concrete-tight floor boxes for usein power or voice/dataCast iron boxes classified aswat

er-tight and concrete-tight, typically u
er-tight and concrete-tight, typically used below grade where excessive moisture is presentsteel or cast iron Cast iron floor box including factory-installed ground wire, one ground wire per gangMultiple gang boxes provided with low voltage partitionsAmple wiring space for any combination of power outlet Standard Materialsmaterial is recycledSteel floor boxes are made Cast iron floor boxes are madefrom cast iron having a high tensile strengthSolid brass covers and carpetand carpet flanges are made ofhigh-strength thermoplastic (ABS).Standard FinishesNonmetallic floor box covers andcarpet flanges are available in grayCast iron floor boxes have a graySolid brass covers and carpetFloor boxes are subject to the samecode requirements and minimumconductor fill requirements as otherboxes. RACO floor boxes carry theUL Standard 514-A, file E4872Boxes are listed for their ElectricalApplications (Electrical Codes), UL Green BookStandards W-C-583BFederal ManufacturerÕs Reference Datain a poured concrete floor: RACOprovides with all box assemblies orflanges a metallic concrete cover.The concrete cover permits pouringconcrete to the top of the box. Thecover is then easily removed after

the pour. To install the box:in accorda
the pour. To install the box:in accordance with local codesSecure box to reinforcing Make pre-pour height Grease inside of cement cover Grease outside of cement coverApply bead of grease on exposedportion of adjusting collarPour concreteAfter the concrete has set, removethe concrete coverPull wires and install wiring devicegrout around the box if requiredRACO FLOOR BOXESSUMMARY OF THE MOST OFTEN REQUESTED ARTICLES OF THE 1999 NATIONAL 210-52 (a) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets Ñ GeneralProvisions. In every kitchen, family room, dining room,living room, parlor, library, den, sun room, bedroom,ecreation room, or similar room or area of dwellingunits, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that nopoint along the floor line in any wall space is more than6 feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in thatspace, including any wall space 2 feet or more in widthand the wall space occupied by fixed panels in exteriorwalls, but excluding sliding panels in exterior walls. Thespace afforded by fixed room dividers, such as free-standing bar-type counters or railings, shall be includedin the 6-foot measurement.250-146 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to connect the grounding

terminal of a grounding-typeeceptacle t
terminal of a grounding-typeeceptacle to a grounded box. boxes designed for and listed as providing satisfactoryspecifically for this application shall be used for recep-tacles located in the floor. Exception: Boxes located inwhere the authority having jurisdiction judges them to be free from physical damage, moisture, and dirt.800-52 (c) Installation of Communications Wires,Circuits. Communications conductors shall not beplaced in any raceway, compartment, outlet box, electric light or power circuits or Class 1 circuits.THE INSTALLATIONEvery 6 feet along the wall surface there should be a receptacleoutlet regardless of the room within the dwelling. The purpose ofthis Article is to eliminate extension cords that are used within thedwelling. Electrically overloaded extension cords are often asource of fires. Installation of a RACO floor box may help alleviatethe need for extension cords by locating receptacles where nowall outlets are installed.Receptacle outlets in floors can be counted as part of the requirednumber of receptacles if they are within 18 inches of the wall.All RACO floor boxes are designed and listed for having groundcontinuity without an equipment bonding jump

er. RACO does pro-vide on all of its cas
er. RACO does pro-vide on all of its cast floor boxes a factory-installed ground wire.Only boxes that are UL Listed for the application may be fastened into the floor.This Article applies when power and voice/data are brought to one enclosure. A means of dividing the wiring is required. Voltagedividers are available for the following floor box types: PVC floorbox and rectangular fully-adjustable.RACO FLOOR BOXES6249Brass DuplexLids6224 or 6223w/o coverCast Iron Floor Box6284Brass DuplexCover w/Plugs622662266209 or 62256208 or 6206 6285, 6287Brass Coverw/Combination6255, 6257*Stamped Steel6261, 6263*Cast Iron6250Brass Duplex Coverw/Lift Lids6288Brass Duplex Coverw/Plugs6289, 6291Brass CoverBrass Carpet Flange6233Carpet Flange6292, 6295Clear Polycarbonate6293, 6296Clear Polycarbonate6294, 6297Clear Polycarbonate or6256, 6258*Stamped Steel Single-Gang6262, 6264*Cast Iron Single-Gang6269*Cast Iron T6275*Cast Iron Three-GangQUICK SELECTION GUIDEA78NON-ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BOX SYSTEMFULLY-ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BOX SYSTEMROUND FLOOR BOXRECTANGULAR FLOOR BOX6249Brass DuplexLids6284Brass DuplexCover w/Plugs6226(1 Cover Needed)6285, 6287Brass Coverw/Combinationor 6225

6206 or 6205 6209 or 62256206 or 6205
6206 or 6205 6209 or 62256206 or 6205 Included brass tile ring must be removed and discarded before installation of brass carpet flanges.Polycarbonate flanges are iBrass Carpet FlangeRACO FLOOR BOXESQUICK SELECTION GUIDEA796249Brass DuplexCover w/Lift Lids6284Brass DuplexCover w/Plugs6285, 6287Brass Coverw/Combination5558, 5568NonmetallicDuplex Coverw/Lift LidsNonmetallic or Brassw/Lift LidsBrass Tile/Flush6235Carpet Flange6233Carpet Flange5554, 5555Nonmetallic Carpet Flange5544AdapterLow Voltage DividerÒYÓAdapterPVC FLOOR BOX SYSTEM62265561, 5599,62796209 or 62256206 or 6205 Nonmetallic Box Ð Multi-Service Option:A voltage separation units allows the nonmetallic box to be used for telephone/data service as well as power.As shown,the unit has has two pieces.The lower portion has openings on opposite sides for power wires and ramps on the other two sides for telephone/data wires.Power wires run inside tube and attach to duplex receptacle.Telephone/data wires run outside of tube and pass through grommet(s) in the coverBefore installing lower part of voltage separation unit,cut off the same amount from the tube as you cut off the box.Complete the installation of

the carpet flange,duplex receptacle and
the carpet flange,duplex receptacle and cover5511PVC Floor BoxRACO FLOOR BOXESALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODE19.5 cubic inch capacity per inch of height(2) 1" and (2) 3/4" openings.Temporary1cover and (4) reducer/closure plugs included.oltage separation unit,optional103/4" Y adapter,PVC1010ÑROUND FLOOR BOX AND ACCESSORIES Ð NONMETALLICFOR CONCRETE POUR Ð NONMETALLICORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSUsed in branch circuit wiringfor various receptaclesGeneral Features been engineered from the insideout with features that reduceinstallation time and offer increasedcapabilities from one box in power,voice, and dataHubbell nonmetallic floor boxes are economical to install and easyto level offand finishes are available Low Voltage Divider FeaturesInstalls inside 5511 floor box formulti-service applications. UseAccepts Hubbell standard duplex receptacles or 15A duplex receptaclesAdapter Ring FeaturesRequired for each 5511 floor boxetaining clips and screws. Clipsslide into slots in box wallPVC Floor Box FeaturesHigh-strength rigid non-corrosiveinches of volume (before cut)Molded T-slots permit the adapterring to be secured to the box nomatter where the box has been cutOne-piece

box with pre-moldedCompliance¨NONMET
box with pre-moldedCompliance¨NONMETALLIC FLOOR BOXRACO FLOOR BOXESNONMETALLICALOGCARPET FLANGESTD.UPC.S.DIAMETERPKG.BARCODEAdapter,nonmetallic ivory carpet flange,Ivory duplex cover6-1/4"10Adapter,nonmetallic gray carpet flange,6-1/4"10Adapter,brass carpet flange6-1/4"10A81ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSFLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY KIT NONMETALLIC AND BRASSREPLACEMENT COVERS5558, 55685554, 5555REPLACEMENT CARPET FLANGESALOGCARPET FLANGESTD.UPC.S.DIAMETERPKG.BARCODEIvory nonmetallic duplex cover with lift lidsGray nonmetallic duplex cover with lift lidsÑIvory nonmetallic carpet flange6-1/4"10Gray nonmetallic carpet flange6-1/4"10REPLACEMENTCOVERSANDCARPETFLANGESÐ NONMETALLICKITS 5561, 5599 AND 6279 INCLUDE THESE PIECESFloor box assemblies provide Product Features Floor box assembly kits areound nonmetallic floor box, nonmetallic or brass carpet flange,and nonmetallic or brass covercovers are available in gray or Covers are outfitted with close when not in use, preventingbreakage and eliminating a potential trip hazardwhen receptacles are not in usewith provide screwslow-voltage knockouts. Each accommodate up to (1) 25 pairtelephone cable or (1) 50 wire Co

mpliance¨RACO FLOOR BOXESA82ORDERING
mpliance¨RACO FLOOR BOXESA82ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSFloor box flanges and covers aretions on either carpet or tileProduct FeaturesBrass floor box covers aredesigned to be used with roundstamped steel and cast iron Flanges are designed to beinstalled to RACO5511 nonmetallic floor box6230 and 6235 are not designedand easily with provided screwsOrder of installation1.Install RACO2.Install nonmetallic adapter ring (if round 5511 nonmetallic box 3.Install device to box 4.Install carpet or tile flange 5.Install cover to carpet ortile flangeCompliances¥¨6230, 62356233ALOGCARPET FLANGESTD.UPC.S.DIAMETERPKG.BARCODEBrass carpet flange,mop-tight5-1/4"10Clear polycarbonate carpet flange5-1/4"15Brass carpet flange*6-1/4"10CARPETFLANGESALOGUNITSHIPUPCCTN.QTY.CTN.QTY.BAR CODEBrass duplex cover with lift lids1040Brass duplex cover with 2,1/2"104010401040ROUNDCOVERS,BRASS 3-7/8" DIA.6-1/4" REPLACEMENT CARPET FLANGESALOGTILE FLANGEUNITSTD.UPC.S.DIAMETERCTN.QTY.PKG.BARCODE4-3/16"1560TILEFLANGERACO FLOOR BOXESCU.STD.SIDEBOTTOMIN.PKG.2Ð1/2"18.54A83ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSFLOOR BOXES62246223NON-ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BOXDUPLEX RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLYCU.STD.SID

EBOTTOMIN.PKG.2Ð1/2"18.54FLOOR BOXSIZE
EBOTTOMIN.PKG.2Ð1/2"18.54FLOOR BOXSIZEABCD4.19"3.39"0.59"3.75"4.19"3.39"0.59"3.75"3.44"2.82".22"2.63"DIMENSIONS Ð CAST IRON FLOOR BOXSIZEABC*4-1/4"3-7/16"5/8"3-5/8"2-7/8"7/16"DIMENSIONS Ð WOOD FLOOR CUT OUTprovide flush service for power Non-adjustable floor boxes may be used in wood or concrete floorsand are suitable for carpet, tile orProduct FeaturesBoxes are non-adjustableCast iron, water-tightand out for additional corrosion1/2" and 3/4" threaded conduit openings are standard; all bottomopenings are accessibleIf floor covering is used, discardeplace with RACO2-1/8" brass flush plug cover,single receptacle (H.W.D part 3-7/8" diameter brasscover (6249, 6284, 6285, 6287)Cover must be ordered separately,Compliance¨CU.STD.SIDEBOTTOMIN.PKG.10.34SINGLE RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY* If floor covering is used,vary counter bore depth accordingly.Additional bracing may be required*CUT OUT FOR FLUSH INSTALLATIONRACO FLOOR BOXESA84ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSprovide flush service for powerNon-adjustable floor boxes may be used in wood floors and areProduct FeaturesZinc plated steel yoke for corrosion resistanceaccepts up to #10 wirehead screw terminals accepts upto #10

wireis .058 thick brushed brassComplia
wireis .058 thick brushed brassCompliance¨FLOOR BOXESCU.STD.SIDEBOTTOMIN.PKG.ÑÑÑ6RECEPTACLE-DISPLAY TYPE FOR USE IN DRY LOCATIONS BRASS PLATE ANDCU.STD.CONDUIT CABLE BOTTOMIN.PKG.4Ð1/2"41Ð1/2"18.04FLOOR BOX/PLATE ASSEMBLY/GASKET,BRASS PLATE AND THREADED PLUGFLOOR BOX FOR NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE OR CONDUITRACO FLOOR BOXESA85ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSFLOOR BOXES6255, 62576261, 6263MIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDEBOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.2Ð1/2"3Ð1/2" 2Ð3/4"2Ð3/4"2Ð1"Ñ4"1.25".38"54.042Ð1-1/4"Ñ3Ð1/2"3"1.25".38"37.34FULLY-ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BOX STAMPED STEELMIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDEBOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.4Ð3/4"Ñ3-3/4"1.25".38"33.044Ð3/4"Ñ3"1.25".38"30.04FULLY-ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BOX CAST IRONSHALLOWDEEP6263 (CAST)6257 (STEEL)6261 (CAST)6255 (STEEL)MIN.ÒAÓ2.81"2.91"3.09"3.88" MAX.ÒAÓ3.19"3.29"3.47"4.26"1.69"1.69"1.94"2.71"Round floor boxes provide flushcarpet or tile floor applicationsCast Iron Floor BoxesProduct FeaturesCast iron, water-tight body, corrosion resistance3/4" threaded conduit openingsare standardStamped Steel Floor BoxesProduct Features Stamped steel,

concrete-tight,1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4
concrete-tight,1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" knock-outs; all bottom knockouts areGeneral Product FeaturesBrass tile flange provided with boxflange must be ordered separatelydiscarded before installing 6249, 6284, 6285, ordered separately screws permit adjustment to Disposable concrete cap to prevent the entry of concrete Compliances¥¨RACO FLOOR BOXESSHALLOWDEEP6264 (CAST)6258 (STEEL)6262 (CAST)6256 (STEEL)MIN.ÒAÓ2.88"2.81"3.19"3.90" MAX.ÒAÓ3.26"3.19"3.57"4.28"1.81"1.81"2.06"2.83"MIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDE*BOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.2Ð1/2"3Ð1/2" 2Ð3/4"2Ð3/4"2Ð1"Ñ4"1.25".38"54.022Ð1-1/4"Ñ6Ð1/2"3Ð1/2" 3"1.25".38"37.344Ð3/4"2-3/4"FOR CONCRETE POUR Ð RECTANGULARORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONS6256, 62586262, 6264SINGLE-GANG FLOOR BOX Ð FULLY-ADJUSTABLE,STAMPED STEELMIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDEBOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.4Ð3/4"Ñ3-3/4"1.25".38"33.044Ð3/4"Ñ3"1.25".38"30.04SINGLE-GANG FLOOR BOX Ð FULLY-ADJUSTABLE,CAST IRONboxes are ideally suited for heavyfloor traffic applications, such asmalls, department stores, banksFloor boxes are installed in pouredconcrete floors and are fed with

floor boxes are used inbranch circuit wi
floor boxes are used inbranch circuit wiringCast Iron Floor Boxes Product FeaturesCast iron, water-tight body,and out for additional corrosion3/4" threaded conduit openings are standardStamped Steel Floor BoxesProduct FeaturesStamped steel, concrete-tight,General Product FeaturesBrass tile flange provided with boxmust be ordered separately6250, 6288, 6289, ordered separatelyDisposable concrete cap to prevent the entry of concrete screws permit adjustment to Compliances¥¨6256One 1" and one 3/4" knockouts on opposite sides6258One 1/2" and one 3/4" knockouts on opposite endsRACO FLOOR BOXESMIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDEBOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.6Ð3/4"Ñ3-3/4"1.25".63"36.50 ea.gang1FOR CONCRETE POUR Ð RECTANGULAR62696275TWO-GANG FLOOR BOX Ð FULLY-ADJUSTABLE,CAST IRONMIN.BEFOREAFTERDEPTHPOUR EXT.POUR INT.CU.STD.NUMBEROFHT.FINALIN.PKG.SIDEBOTTOMPOURADJUST.ADJUST.8Ð3/4"Ñ3-3/4"1.25".63"34.80 mid.gang36.50 end gangsTHREE-GANG FLOOR BOX Ð FULLY-ADJUSTABLE,CAST IRONORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSboxes are ideally suited for heavyfloor traffic applications, such asmalls, department stores, banksFloor boxes are installed in poured con

crete floors and are multiple-gang recta
crete floors and are multiple-gang rectangularboth single-service and three-service (power and voice/data)floor boxes are used inbranch circuit wiringProduct FeaturesCast iron, water-tight body, and out for additional corrosionscrews permit adjustment to meetfinished floormeet larger capacity requirementson two- and three-gang boxesDisposable concrete cap to prevent the entry of concrete 3/4" threaded conduit openings are standard6250, 6288, 6289, ordered separatelyCompliances¥¨6269 (CAST)6275 (CAST)MIN.ÒAÓ3.44"3.44"MAX.ÒAÓ4.07"4.07"2.10"2.10"RACO FLOOR BOXESORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSA88RECTANGULAR ACCESSORIESALOGUNITSHIPUPCCTN.QTY.CTN.QTY.BAR CODEBrass duplex cover with lift lids1040Brass duplex cover with 1-1/2" threaded plugs1040Brass cover with 2-1/8" x 1" combination plugs1040Brass cover with 2-1/8" x 3/4" combination plugs1040RECTANGULAR FLOOR BOX BRASS COVERSand flanges are used to completeProduct FeaturesRectangular brass covers are usedgang, and three-gang rectangularCovers are 3" wide x 4-5/32" longCover screw centers are 3-5/32" are available in brass or clear Compliances¥¨6292, 62956293, 6296ALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODE1-Gang brass201-Gang c

lear polycarbonate102-Gang brass10Ñ2-G
lear polycarbonate102-Gang brass10Ñ2-Gang clear polycarbonate10Ñ3-Gang brass103-Gang clear polycarbonate15ÑRECTANGULAR CLEAR POLYCARBONATE AND BRASS CARPET FLANGES 6294, 6297RACO FLOOR BOXESA89ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONSFLOOR BOXES ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT COVERS 6208, 6209, 6225, 6226622762286237Brass abandon plugs are sold separately for replacement in Split nozzle for 2-1/8" threadedcover consists of interlockinghalves that provide a protectivewithout removing an electrical plug from cord. Nozzle is brasscolored plasticSTD.COVER3/4" Crowned,Slotted PlugÑ6287,6291301" Crowned,Slotted PlugÑ6285,6289251-1/2" Flush Slotted PlugFine6284,6288252-1/8" Flush Slotted PlugFineÑ302-1/8" Flush Cap Ring6287,6291302-1/8" Flush Cap Ring 6285,6289ALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODESplit nylon gray nozzle5SPLIT NOZZLE FOR 2-1/8" THREADED COVERALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODERectangular cover flange15Ñ 4Ñ Round replacement adjustable collar4ÑREPLACEMENT COVER FLANGE & ADJUSTABLE COLLARSRACO FLOOR BOXESALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODEFrame housing,3/4" chase nipple,w/o plates6Frame housing,1" chase nipple,w/o plates6Create your own pedestal to meet specific service requirements Order hou

sing,face plates separatelyA90ORDERING
sing,face plates separatelyA90ORDERING INFORMATION - DIMENSIONS6300, 6301LOW-PROFILE SERVICE PEDESTAL HOUSING - SINGLE SERVICE FOR POWER ORVOICE/DATAALOGSTD.UPCPKG.BARCODERectangular cover flange25and (2) 3/8" KO for coaxialSingle receptacle plate with 1.39" opening25Duplex receptacle plate25Decorator style receptacle plate25Aluminum plate with 1.11" KO25ACE PLATESMAX.NO.PLATE(S)REQUIRED RACOOF RECPT.RECEPTACLE TYPEQTY.CATALOG NUMBERDuplex jack outlet16313,6310 Decorator style of telephone outlet 16314,6310 Decorator style of coaxial outlet26314Bushed opening16311,6310VOICE/DATA COMBINATIONSMAX.NO.PLATE(S)REQUIRED RACOOF RECPT.RECEPTACLE TYPEQTY.CATALOG NUMBERDuplex receptacles26313 GFI receptacle 16314,6310 Surge duplex receptacle16314,6310Decorator receptacles26314Single receptacles26312POWER COMBINATIONSequirementsThese are the traditional metallicpedestals, offered as componentparts to satisfy any combination ofpower or voice/data requirementsProduct FeaturesStainless steel faceplatesCompliance¨SERVICE PEDESTALwill accommodate two receptacles.In other cases, a device may becapacity is one receptacleSERVICE PEDESTALS AND ACCESSORIESRACO FLOOR BOX